Standen House and Garden

Explore an arts and crafts family home at Standen where you'll find Morris & Co. interiors and changing exhibitions.

Explore the woodlands at Standen and follow our self-guided walking trails. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

This autumn, visit Standen and take a walk through the woods and crunch the fallen leaves. Try out a trail or hone your camera skills in our photography workshop. The cafe is open all year round with autumnal bites, so even if the weather's not on your side you can enjoy a treat or two!

Keep the kids occupied this half term at Standen with a fun trail inspired by the harvest produce from Mrs Beale's Kitchen garden and autumn strolls through crunchy leaves.

One of the world's most well-know male embroiderers, Jamie “Mr X Stitch” Chalmers brings an exhibition of contemporary cross stitch to Standen. Following on from his exhibition, he'll be creating this years' Christmas art installation the 'X-mas tree at Standen' which will involve local communities and crafting enthusiasts from further afield.

Taking inspiration from the WRNS motto “Never at Sea” this exhibition will use family letters and memories to draw visitors through the house at Standen to discover Helen Beale’s pioneering story in her own words. From 28 April to 11 November 2018.

Enjoy a range of fresh and seasonal meals and snacks in the Barn Café.

Take inspiration from the house and find Morris & Co. style gifts and textiles in the gift shop. Pick up a plant grown in the nursery and grow a bit of Standen in your own garden.

The Friends of Standen Estate aim to actively promote the work of the Standen Estate.

Members of our National Trust supporter groups in Sussex help fund raise for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park - they also get together for days out and talks and tours or volunteer at their local place.

Philip Webb often drew inspiration from landscapes and historic buildings, and decided to preserve and incorporate some of the medieval farm buildings on the site into his design. Despite these historic influences, Standen was built as a thoroughly modern home, complete with central heating and electricity.

The Beales were one of a number of prominent non-conformist families from Birmingham, who had prospered during the city’s manufacturing boom, and dominated the social and business life of the city.